Family Business 

Uptown Waterloo BIA 50th Anniversary Series Episode 2: Family Business
We are pleased to present the 2nd in a series celebrating the Uptown Waterloo BIA’s 50th anniversary.
In this episode, we celebrate Family Business: Ritesh and Rini Bargava of Masala Bay and Cecelia Johnston of The Bakery by Ce Food Experience. This one is certainly special as Ritesh and Rini recently retired (leaving Masala in good hands with new management). And The Bakery is near (literally) and dear to us having opened this year steps away from our office in the same building!
Ritesh and Rini always knew they wanted to open an Indian restaurant together. While they were cautioned about Canada’s cold winters, they decided to move here and make that dream a reality. After 2 decades of hard work and grueling hours (not to mention a heart attack along the way), their passion for food and each other have made the sacrifices worthwhile as they retire to enjoy life with their family at a slower pace. Congratulations to Ritesh and Rini on your retirement and everything you’ve built over 20 years!
Ce knows how critical food allergies are in her own family and takes great pride in being able to provide delicious creations that are inclusive to people with a variety of dietary restrictions- offering them things they may have never had the opportunity to buy before. Recognizing that her industry is not conducive to having a family Ce has worked hard to build a business that allows her to have a work/life balance and be present with her husband and kids.
Thank you to the incredible team at Digital Sabbath for capturing Uptown stories to celebrate 50 years of supporting local businesses!